Research & Industry Engagement Specialist (Solar Domain)
(Ideal for candidates with a PhD in Solar / Renewable Energy / Energy Systems)
About the Role
We are a leading Australian solar energy company focused on delivering reliable and sustainable solar solutions. We are looking for a highly qualified and articulate professional with strong writing, research interpretation, and industry engagement skills. This role is not hands-on technical R&D, but focuses on bridging the gap between academia, industry, and our organization through content creation, expert coordination, and strategic knowledge development.
The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in solar/renewable energy, the ability to understand technical concepts, and excellent communication skills to represent the company in an authoritative and credible manner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Academic & Industry Engagement
- Liaise with professors, researchers, and domain experts in the solar and renewable energy ecosystem.
- Build strategic collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry bodies.
- Coordinate expert discussions, webinars, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
2. Thought Leadership & Content Creation
- Write high-quality articles, whitepapers, research briefs, and blogs on solar technology, trends, and innovations.
- Draft technical opinion pieces and thought-leadership content on behalf of the company head.
- Convert complex technical information into clear, insightful, and authoritative content for multiple platforms.
3. Publication & Knowledge Management
- Publish content in industry journals, magazines, academic platforms, and company channels.
- Manage submissions, respond to peer reviews, and track publication timelines.
- Maintain a knowledge base of emerging research, global trends, and policy developments in the solar sector.
4. Market & Policy Intelligence
- Monitor global and Indian solar industry trends, policy changes, and innovations.
- Prepare concise reports and briefings for internal stakeholders.
- Assist leadership in developing data-backed perspectives and public communication.
5. Internal Support
- Support the leadership team during conferences, presentations, and panel discussions.
- Prepare expert notes, reference documents, and talking points.
- Ensure technical accuracy and consistency across all company content.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Engineering, Sustainability, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of solar technologies, industry landscape, and emerging innovations.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills — able to synthesise technical information clearly.
- Experience in academic writing, publishing, or technical content development is an advantage.
- Ability to engage confidently with professors, researchers, and senior industry stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret research papers, data, and policy documents.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in writing for journals, industry publications or research institutions.
- Ability to convert technical information into simple, high-impact communication.
- Strong network or familiarity with solar/renewable energy academic community (optional but preferred).
- Ability to handle publication processes (citations, formatting, revisions, referencing tools).
- PhD is mandatory
Role Fit
This role is ideal for someone who:
Enjoys the solar domain but prefers writing, analysis, curation, and collaboration over in-lab technical research.
Wants to contribute to industry growth through knowledge leadership rather than engineering execution.
Is academically strong, articulate, and skilled at building relationships with thought leaders.
Workweek : Monday to Friday, 8:30AM – 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM – 2:30PM
Industry: Solar, Electrical engineering,
Remote Work Necessitates the following:
· Possess a functional Laptop/Desktop to work
· A strong internet connection and a reliable power back up to prevent work disruptions.
· Application Process:
· Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to [email address].
· Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have solar / renewable energy experience ?
- Do You have doctorate /Phd ?
Work Location: Remote
